Tuesday, December 29, 2009Head injury at Norman Island
Time of Call: 1030, Time of Launch: 1035
Caves, Norman Island a 28 year old male had hit his head entering the water and was passing out regularly.Upon arrival at the charter boat the casualty was supine and alert. A half inch laceration to his lower mandible, he also complained of pain in his left thigh. The casualty had full feeling, pulse and movement in all extremities. After tending to the laceration, the casualty was placed on O2, a neck brace fitted and placed on a backboard for transport to Tortola. The casualty was then taken to Peebles Hospital by Ambulance.